The United People’s Freedom alliance has decided to cancel all posts held by 4 provincial representatives based on their involvement in abuse and criminal cases.

UPFA General Secretary Minister Susil Premajayantha confirmed that their party membership has also been cancelled based on the direction of Sri Lanka Freedom Party General Secretary Maithreepala Sirisena.

Accordingly, the chairman of the Tangalle Pradeshiya Sabha W P Sampath Chandrapushpa, Tangalle urban councillor B L Anjana Kusum Ruwan, the chairman of the Akuressa Pradeshiya Sabha S H Sunil and the deputy chairman of the Akuressa Pradeshiya Sabha Munidasa Gamage have been relieved of all their responsibilities.

The UPFA General Secretary also stated that the elections commissioner and secretaries of the relevant provincial authorities have been informed.